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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.19, 1,081.89 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.19, 1,081.89 and 258.88 is: 388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.19 : 1,081.89 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.19/1,081.89 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.19x = 1,081.89 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.19x = 280,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,079.68/721.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.36

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